Tune in to this episode of Choose Well with HealthPost – all about superfoods… From kale to spirulina, blackcurrants to beetroot… these days superfoods are everywhere. But what really makes them 'super' and which ones should you be reaching for? Let’s get into it…
In today’s Choose Well with HealthPost podcast episode all about superfoods, we discuss…
- What makes a superfood "super"
- What foods are classed as Superfoods
- Favourite Superfoods and their benefits
- Why should we have Superfoods?
- Trending Superfoods
- Less known Superfoods that our Naturopaths love
- How to get Superfoods in every day – smoothie ideas
- Tips to get more nutrition through Superfoods into little ones
- And so much more...
Favourites our Naturopaths cover in this episode:
For a gentle caffeine boost with calming l-theanine: Matakana Superfoods Matcha Organic Tea Powder
- Less caffeine than coffee, still a little boost – but gentler
- Natural food source of L-theanine – for uplifted mood
- More fibre & antioxidants than green tea – think of a ‘next level’ green tea
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Your vitamin & mineral rich superfood: BioBalance Certified Organic Spirulina Powder
- Easy to incorporate into a smoothie
- Contains chlorophyll & fibre for gut health
- Suitable for vegans & vegetarians
- Rich in magnesium & B vitamins
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Nutritious boost with super red: Radiance Beetroot Powder
- Methylated compounds – great for brain function & detoxification
- Nitric oxide for athletic performance
- Super red: full of antioxidants
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MCTs for brain health: BioBalance Certified Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
- MCTs (medium chain triglycerides) for brain health
- Super versatile – use in cooking, as a skin moisturiser or a hair mask
- High smoke point – ideal for frying
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Rich source of calcium: Chantal Organics Black Tahini
- Black tahini – slightly milder than standard
- Boost calcium in your diet
- Ideal for post-menopausal women
- Full of plant derived nutrients (phytonutrients) & vitamins
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For filling nutritional gaps with fussy eaters: Nuzest Kids Good Stuff - Rich Chocolate
- Vitamins & minerals for healthy growth
- Superfood greens for prebiotic goodness
- Protein for sustained energy
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If you have a health goal you'd like support with, please consult a health professional, Choose Well with HealthPost is not intended to be health advice, and the views expressed on this podcast are our own.